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island nation in British English (ˈaɪlənd ˈneɪʃən) nouna country that is entirely made up of one or more islands Britain, as an island nation Examples of 'island nation' in a sentenceisland nation Soon, we will no longer be a proud, independent island nation but rather a tatty suburb of the Continent.We remain an island nation in a world dependent on sea trade.As an island nation, we have always punched above our weight.It's coastal, which is only right and proper in an island nation.But this island nation has never been self-sufficient.Everything else is, for an island nation, largely a matter of discretion.Britain, a fellow island nation, is regarded as an important ally.We are an island nation, a reserved people, our homes are our castles.Nor is it the role of a small, once great, now weary island nation.Japan may be an island nation, but no national cinema is ever wholly insular. |